Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is ending his independent bid for governor in a shocking announcement that completely recasts the race to become Michigan’s 50th governor. Sources, speaking on background, said those inside the Duggan camp are reaching out to allies to confirm he is dropping out of the race. Polling recently suggested […]
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Traverse City Man Arrested for Recording Person in Private Area
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, MI. On May 12, Joseph Osborne, 43, of Traverse City, was arrestedfollowing an investigation into allegations that he used an electronic device to record a juvenile. In February 2026, troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Traverse City Post began investigatingthe allegations. The preliminary investigation indicated that […]
Traverse City Man Arrested for Assault After Road Rage Incident
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, MI. On May 14, a 36-year-old man from Traverse City, was arrestedfollowing an investigation into an alleged assault that occurred in the Meijer parking lot in Grand TraverseCounty. At approximately 2:00 p.m. on May 14, troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Traverse City Postresponded to Meijer […]
Wakefield Man Arrested for Child Sexually Abusive Activity
GOGEBIC COUNTY, MICH. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit, Internet CrimesAgainst Children (ICAC) Task Force is announcing the arrest of George Hilty, 41 of Wakefield, foraggravated possession of child sexually abusive material. Hilty was arrested following an investigation which was initiated by the National Center for Missing andExploited […]
Upper Peninsula Peace Officer’s Memorial Honors Fallen Officers
Marquette County, Michigan. The Upper Peninsula Peace Officer’s Memorial was held todayin Negaunee, honoring law enforcement officers from across the Upper Peninsula who died inthe line of duty and recognizing the sacrifices made by them and their loved ones. The event began with a motorcade of police vehicles departing from […]
Fatal Traffic Crash Near Traverse City
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, MI. On May 12 at approximately 5:07 p.m., troopers from the MichiganState Police (MSP) Traverse City Post responded to a three-vehicle crash on M-37 near M-113 inMayfield Township. The preliminary investigation indicates that a Chevrolet Impala with two occupants was traveling east onMiller Road and attempted to […]
Northern Michigan residents caught with more than double the daily legal limit of walleye from Detroit River
A group of anglers from northern Michigan was caught Friday with an overlimit of 34 walleye – more than double the daily legal limit, after fishing on the Detroit River. “People visit Detroit from all over to take advantage of the abundant fishing offered by the Detroit River,” said Todd […]
Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags in Honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day
LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and upon all public buildings and grounds across the state of Michigan to be lowered to half-staff Friday, May 15, in recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day. “Today, we honor the brave officers who […]
DNR honors 17 fallen conservation officers during National Police Week
During National Police Week, May 11-17, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources joins communities across the United States to honor and remember those law enforcement officers who were killed or died as a result of incidents that occurred during the line of duty. “These officers stood as protectors of natural […]
Required five-year CPI adjustment prompts change in snowmobile trail permit fees
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has announced a required five-year Consumer Price Index adjustment for snowmobile trail permit fees. Starting this year, the fee will increase from $52 to $65 and will remain in place for the next five-year period. This change follows a statutory requirement (Public Act 400 […]













